2/03            Philippians 4:13

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

IN

You must be IN Christ,

Before you do through Christ.

Jesus must be Lord.

He is first or not at all. 

He doesn’t hold forth amongst our many interests.

Jesus is Lord,

And when He is Lord of us, He gives us His strength.  

2/02            Philippians 4:8

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

LAST

The Last Word-

Focus on Jesus.  

Focus on the positive.

Focus on the truth-Jesus is the truth and you belong to Him. 

Focus on those things that are true in Jesus.

He holds you in His hands!

2/01            Deuteronomy 31:8

Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” 

FAITH

Do I believe this?

If I do, I will listen to the Lord,

Follow the direction of the Holy Spirit,

And read God’s Word to drown out those negative voices,

From the evil one.  

1/31            Exodus 15:2

The LORD is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him— my father’s God, and I will exalt him!

VICTORY

Victory in Jesus.  He is Lord and Savior.  Victory in Jesus.  He is with me through thick and thin.  Victory in Jesus, I will exalt Him.  

1/30            Ephesians 6:10

A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

PAIN

Life is a pain and hard for everyone.  The Lord is on our side.  Be strong in the Lord, focus you mind, heart and soul on Jesus.  He will see you through and the Holy Spirit will fill you with the power of God enabling you to face each day.  

1/29            1 John 1:10

10 If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts.

SINNER

I am foremost a sinner who is saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.  It is a gift from God.  Jesus paid the price for my sin.  I belong to Him and He will never let me go.  

1/28            Isaiah 41:10

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

FEAR

GOD will deal with our fear.  He will give us His power and strength to overcome our fears.  Do not be afraid, the Lord is on your side.  

1/27            Philippians 4:13

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

WHAT 

What the Lord Jesus calls us to do we can.  What the Lord calls us to do He will provide the wisdom, mercy, and grace that we need moment by moment to accomplish the assigned task.  God is faithful and strong, and He will not abandon us.  

1/26            Deuteronomy 31:6

So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” 

FAITHFUL

The Lord is faithful.  He has said He will not fail us, and He won’t.  His promises do not depend on our strength, the Lord is faithful and has said He will not fail us or abandon us and He won’t.  So be strong in the Lord.  He is your strength and guide.  Jesus is Lord.  

1/25            Psalm 28:7

The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

FOCUS

Is your focus on Jesus?  Are you obeying the Word as the Holy Spirit directs you?  If you are, then you will be filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit and directed by the power of God resulting in peace like a river flowing in your soul.